Blackberry Festival 5K

🎉 Welcome to the Blackberry Festival 5K

Join us for the 3rd Annual Blackberry Festival 5K at the Carlisle Blackberry Festival!

📅 Race Date and Time

• Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
• Time: 8:00am
• Location: Downtown Carlisle, KY
• Features: In-person 5K run/walk, Fastest Kid in Town race and virtual option

Our 2025 race will support Nicholas County Carlisle Tourism.

🏆 Race Features

• Commemorative race T-shirts: Every participant receives a unique race shirt
• Chip timing: Thanks RaceRise for accurate timing
• Awards: Top overall and age group finishers recognized
• Free race photos: Capture the moment at the event

Social teams will expand your race experience with a prize for the largest team. Additionally, enjoy food, fun, music, and fellowship in the heart of the Carlisle Blackberry Festival.

👶 Fastest Kid in Town Races

This event is open to all kids 12 and under and is a FREE EVENT. Parents may add on a commemorative shirt for $10. We will have run-offs by age (2-12) and then a final Fastest Kid in Town race with all age category winners. Kids will receive a participation medal.

🥇 5K Awards

We will provide awards for the Top 3 Male/Female Overall Finishers as well as Top 2 Male/Female in each age group: 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

🗺️ 5K Route Map

📦 Packet Pickup

Our packet pickup will be on race morning (Saturday, July 5th) from 6:30-7:45am in downtown Carlisle.